First Look Of Aladdin Remake Discloses Live-Action Genie Of Will Smith, Twitter Is Protesting

Disney has revealed the Aladdin first look, its forthcoming live-action remake, and audiences are relatively surprised by Will Smith starring as Genie - who is never a CGI role that everybody expected Smith to be.

The photos were launched as a spread’s part of the Entertainment Weekly, and also give first-look photos at Princess Jasmine ( Naomi Scott) and Aladdin (Mena Massoud). Aladdin remake was under the huge examination throughout its production and casting, mainly relating to its management of the ethnic actors. The casting of Massoud was recognized while the decision of casting a British Scott to act as the Middle Eastern role was questioned. Aladdin attracted additional controversy when the film had been reported that some white extras had been made with a view to looking Middle Eastern.

Massoud shared the photos via his Twitter account with the caption “Who would have thought... a street rat on the cover of @EW.” Also through the Instagram, Will Smith posted his first look and promised fans that the actor was about to feel blue in this film.

On Twitter, some fans have already begun to protest against Genie for not feeling blue in that movie. Robin Williams notably voiced this character in the attractive animated classic. 

Other photos demonstrate those characters in the distinctive setting. One of these pictures depicts Genie having a debate with Aladdin and desert is the setting for that scene. In another photo, Jasmine and Aladdin seem to conceal their identities.

Aladdin comes in the middle the streak of Disney’s live-action remakes. In fact, Disney has remade the well-known Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast before and next, the studio will produce the live-action Mulan.

Guy Ritchie, the film director unveiled with EW that it was daunting to be compared with the original movie.

Disney has launched a film teaser, due out the year 2019. You may check out other reactions here.